The decision by Javi García, current deputy spokesperson for the PSC in the Terrassa City Council, comes after an extraordinary assembly last Monday, where Eva Candela announced her withdrawal as head of the list for next May's municipal elections. This candidacy, expected to be unopposed, has the explicit backing of the local first secretary and councilor, Adrián Sánchez.
“"The decision to run is my personal decision, but not only mine, but also a collective one with my party colleagues. It is a decision primarily shared with Eva and Adrián, Eva as spokesperson and former candidate, and Adrián as first secretary."
This move represents a notable generational shift within the local PSC, as García, born in 1993, is significantly younger than Candela, born in 1961. García, who was number six on the electoral lists in 2023, has gained prominence as a negotiator in key debates, such as municipal budgets.
The prospective socialist candidate positions himself as an alternative to the current mayor, Jordi Ballart of Tot per Terrassa, whom he describes as leading a personalistic project. García advocates for a collective and rigorous project, prepared to address the city's challenges. He also expresses skepticism about polls predicting strong growth for Vox in the city, while acknowledging the difficulty of confronting populism.
“"The big difference we have with Ballart is that ours is a collective project and will be a very powerful team, which is what the Socialist Party's acronym represents. In the end, Ballart is nothing more than a personal project; it is a party, but it is a personal project in which everything revolves around his figure."
Despite the possibility of a complex political scenario with the rise of the far-right, García rules out any governing pact with Tot per Terrassa, reaffirming his intention to lead a new era for the city from the opposition.
